The two best men's players in the world are reconfiguring the sport before their opponents' eyes. They don't know what to do about it

After wasting a set point in the second tiebreaker with an ill-conceived drop shot, Jannik Sinner quickly reverted to what's been working for him and finished off a straight-set win over Nicolas Jarry to begin his Australian Open title defense.

Jannik Sinner was pleased to receive a warm welcome at the 2025 Australian Open in Melbourne despite an ongoing doping controversy. Sinner defeated Chile’s Nicolas Jarry in straight sets to qualify for the second round.